Archive for December 31, 2024
Here are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2025
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy Father’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2025. Read more
Catholic priest hopes new ‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast will build ‘muscle of prayer’
Hosted by Father Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, “The Rosary in a Year” podcast will consist... Read more
Cardinal Koch remembers Benedict XVI and his legacy on second anniversary of death
Cardinal Kurt Koch highlighted the late pontiff’s dedication to helping people rediscover access to God. Read more
CNA’s top Catholic news stories of 2024
2024 was filled with memorable and impactful moments for Catholics around the world. Read more
Arizona bishops express ‘grave concern’ over possibility of migrant arrests at churches
The signers of the op-ed included Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix and Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson as well... Read more
Catholics join other faith leaders for Baltimore prayer walk in memory of homicide victims
The coalition met at St. Joseph’s Monastery Parish in the city’s Irvington neighborhood before holding a prayer walk to My... Read more
Safety concerns escalate for Christians in historic Syrian town
Christians in Maaloula in western Syria have been living with an intensifying fear for their safety, exacerbated by a recent... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Philippines’ Tarlac Diocese
Bishop Roberto Calara Mallari, 61, will succeed the late Bishop Enrique Macaraeg to become the fourth bishop of the Tarlac ... Read more
Bishop expelled from Nicaragua asks for prayers for the people
The Ortega-Murillo dictatorship expelled Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera from Nicaragua on Nov. 13, a few days after he had criticized... Read more
How to gain a plenary indulgence for the end of the year and the beginning of 2025
A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. Read more
Pope Francis: Last day of 2024 a time to reflect on the ‘universal vocation’ of Rome
Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
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